Faithful Departed — Patrick Swayze
There are some famous people that seem so kind and so genuine that I am glad they are somewhere in the world. I don’t need…
1980s
Captain Lou Albano, “Nice Italian Boy”
“Captain” Lou Albano (1933-2009) — professional wrestling legend and star of Cyndi Lauper videos — was what my grandmother called “a nice Italian boy.” Never…
M.E. and Me
Growing up, I was mortified by my parents’ public displays of religion. I’m still convinced that from the years of 1982 to 1986 my parents…
Faithful Departed—Yankee & Shea Stadiums
Yankee Stadium (1923-2008) The champagne was all over my shirt and Derek Jeter stood there laughing. I had just played his accomplice by interviewing Darryl…